Archive - Wheelchair Travel Newsletter

Red Rocks, Commuting and One Last Passport Stamp

Acoustics in a Mile High music venue, plus the cost of a hotel's location and an accessible air travel summit.

Sep 9

August 2024

The Olympic Village, Medical Tourism and a Perfect Flight

My most wheelchair-friendly flight experience in Europe, and not wanting to be left out of Olympians' trial of medical tourism.

Aug 16

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Jet Lag, Olympic Gold, and Broadening Accessibility

An accessible travel update from Paris, France, and reflections from a busy Olympic journey.

Aug 10

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Journey to France, the Olympic Games, and Lipstick on a Pig

Accessible travel update from the Olympic Games in France, plus a time and location for the Wheelchair Travel Meet-up in Paris.

Aug 1

July 2024

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Music City, Lyft Trial Concludes and a Hotel Closure

Arguments concluded in the class action lawsuit vs. Lyft, plus the world's (formerly) largest hotel has closed its doors after a magnificent run.

Jul 18

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Lyft Access Head Testifies in Federal Court

Testimony from Lyft’s WAV Program Manager raises key questions about Lyft's commitment to accessible service.

Jul 9

Finding Accessibility in the Place I Least Expected

I have visited the Italian capital city many times as a wheelchair user, but continue to be surprised at the accessibility features I discover with each…

Jul 5

June 2024

LYFT ON TRIAL: Do Ridehare Services Violate the ADA?

Wheelchair taxis are disappearing, but plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit hope to hold Lyft to the equal access requirements of the Americans with…

Jun 25

Wheelchair Travel Meet-up at the Paris Olympics

Join other Wheelchair Travel readers at the Olympic Games this summer in Paris, France, plus information on future meet-ups around the world.

Jun 24

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Accessible Trip to the Principality

My first attempt to visit the Principality of Liechtenstein failed, but a second attempt was successful — the trip was worth the wait.

Jun 20

My 2024 "Hidden Gem" of Accessible Travel Destinations

When public and private institutions join together to advance accessibility in the travel industry, the progress of inclusion accelerates.

Jun 17

Robbed in New York: First Crime Story in 10 Years of Wheelchair Travel

Any person can fall victim of petty theft, and the lesson is obvious — never leave your bags unattended or unsecured.

Jun 10

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